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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.65, 1,036.71 and 663.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.65, 1,036.71 and 663.05 is: 914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.65 : 1,036.71 = 663.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.65/1,036.71 = 663.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.65x = 1,036.71 × 663.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.65x = 687,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,385.38/751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.50

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